Sony's New 2014 flagship IEM - XBA Z5
May 21, 2018 at 3:30 AM Post #4,516 of 5,804
I went for a 2 hour walk today beside busy roads. Yes I could hear cars but only just! And that's not because I was drowning out everything with excessive volume. They are not completely isolated but if you have a proper fit then they are no where near as noisy as Id read by others previous to purchase. I would have no hesitation in wearing these in public areas.

Man they sounded good too.... The whole system of these, and the Sony ZX300 on balanced are starting to sound unbeatable now....
 
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Jun 1, 2018 at 5:02 AM Post #4,517 of 5,804
i had some Spiral Dot buds arrive from Japan today to try something else as an alternative to the Sony hybrid tips. Amazing the difference it makes. The Sony tips give the lovely full sound Im used to now but putting the JVC's on loses a lot of that warmth and lightens the 'heft' of the phones in general. Would maybe suit someone that likes a more neutral sound but Im not a fan....
 
Jun 1, 2018 at 5:52 AM Post #4,518 of 5,804
hello guys, my earphones just spoiled, previously ue900s. since ue didnt come out with new universals, im considering ex1000, xba z5 and fitear f111, which one do u guys think would suit me better? im open to other iems too. thanks
 
Jun 1, 2018 at 6:08 AM Post #4,519 of 5,804
All 3 will suit you.

On further thoughts. Maybe all 3 won’t suit you.

If I were you, I will buy another UE900s. Probably safest bet since that’s the only certainty for you.



hello guys, my earphones just spoiled, previously ue900s. since ue didnt come out with new universals, im considering ex1000, xba z5 and fitear f111, which one do u guys think would suit me better? im open to other iems too. thanks
 
Jun 1, 2018 at 6:38 AM Post #4,520 of 5,804
i had some Spiral Dot buds arrive from Japan today to try something else as an alternative to the Sony hybrid tips. Amazing the difference it makes. The Sony tips give the lovely full sound Im used to now but putting the JVC's on loses a lot of that warmth and lightens the 'heft' of the phones in general. Would maybe suit someone that likes a more neutral sound but Im not a fan....
Also there are two styles of hybrids, thick and thin styles. Also new are the Triple Comfort Tips.
 
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Jun 2, 2018 at 9:48 AM Post #4,522 of 5,804
Precisely. If you are not sure, you need to do your audition to be sure, so that it is indeed your "upgrade". All 3 IEMs you listed has totally different sound signature.

im not sure. im looking for an upgrade at the same time though, i will feel weird if i buy back the same earphones, although i would of course, love them.
 
Jun 2, 2018 at 1:49 PM Post #4,524 of 5,804
hello guys, my earphones just spoiled, previously ue900s. since ue didnt come out with new universals, im considering ex1000, xba z5 and fitear f111, which one do u guys think would suit me better? im open to other iems too. thanks

Coming from the UE900, the Bass in the Z5 will have a lot more presence when properly driven. There is just no way that BA bass driver can move the same amount of air mass as a 16mm dynamic driver . The EX1000 is too colored for my ear and does not have a good bass curve. it's mid and high is really bright and does have more sparkles but can be fatiguing for prolong use. no experience with the 111 at all. A lot depends on your pllayback device. What were you driving the UE900 with?
 
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Jun 2, 2018 at 10:15 PM Post #4,525 of 5,804
Coming from the UE900, the Bass in the Z5 will have a lot more presence when properly driven. There is just no way that BA bass driver can move the same amount of air mass as a 16mm dynamic driver . The EX1000 is too colored for my ear and does not have a good bass curve. it's mid and high is really bright and does have more sparkles but can be fatiguing for prolong use. no experience with the 111 at all. A lot depends on your pllayback device. What were you driving the UE900 with?

the sony zx300
 
Jun 3, 2018 at 3:20 AM Post #4,529 of 5,804
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The new Sony MUC-M12NB1 Headphone Cable and new Hybrid-tips (Triple-Comfort) make the Z5 extra special!
https://www.google.co.id/amp/s/m.to...rid-eartips-for-iem-earphone-ep-tc50-2-pasang
 
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